The Deadly Seven
Host Ashley Willcott is known as a tv anchor, a former judge, and a trial lawyer, and nearly all of the cases she's covered over the years intersect with one of the Seven Deadly Sins. Pride, greed, wrath, envy, lust, gluttony and sloth. The opposite of the seven heavenly virtues.These are THE REASONS why criminals commit crimes. They cannot resist their temptations. And it is a fascinating study to delve into the biggest and less known cases to figure out that why behind the crime; the motive.This is a chance for us to figure out that WHY.Join As...
Episodes
WRATH: Katie Lee (with guest Jennifer Wells)
In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses a case happening right now - Katie Lee and the murder and torture of her 17 year-old son. In our breakdown segment, Ashley is joined by Jennifer Wells. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…
LUST: Susan Smith (with guest Tommy Pope)
In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the infamous case of Susan Smith and the drowning of her two young boys. In our breakdown segment, Ashley is joined by Tommy Pope, prosecutor in this case. Learn more about your ad choices.…
SLOTH: John List (with guest Debbie Goodman)
In this week's episode, Ashely Willcott discusses the notorious 1970s case of John List. Ashely is joined by Debbie Goodman in our breakdown segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WRATH: Robin Westman (with guest Bob Bianchi)
In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the case of the Minnesota shooter who took aim at students at a church school. In our breakdown segment, Ashely is joined by Bob Bianchi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi…
GLUTTONY: "Cannibal" Joe Metheny (with guest Natasha Scruggs)
In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the gruesome case of serial killer and cannibal Joe Metheny. Ashley is joined by Natasha Scruggs in our breakdown segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic…
PRIDE: The Ahmaud Arbery Case (with Kevin Gough)
In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the controversial case surrounding the murder of Ahmaud Arbery. In our breakdown segment, Ashley is joined by Kevin Gough, defense attorney for William Bryan, one of the three defendants i…
ENVY: Gypsy Rose Blanchard (with KrisAnne Hall)
In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard. In our breakdown segment, Ashley is joined by Constitutional Law expert KrisAnne Hall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ENVY: Moriah Wilson (with guest Nicole DeBorde)
This week, Ashley Willcott delves into the tragic story of Moriah Wilson, a rising star in the world of cycling, whose promising life was cut short by a deadly love triangle. Discover how jealousy and obsession led to a shocking murder that…
GREED: Jason and Donna Slaughter (with guest Trebor Randle)
This week Ashley Willcott delves into the chilling case of Jason and Donna Slaughter, who murdered their roommate Michael Haegele in a calculated scheme driven by greed. Initially presented as a missing person's case, the investigation reve…
LUST: The Colonial Parkway Murders (with guest Monika Torres)
This week's episode delves into the Colonial Parkway murders, a series of chilling and connected murders that occurred in Virginia during the late 1980s. Ashley is joined by Monika Torres in our breakdown segment. Learn more about your ad…
PRIDE: Daniel Serafini, Murder by a Major Leaguer (with guest C.K. Hoffler)
In this gripping episode, Ashley Willcott reviews the dramatic rise and fall of Daniel Serafini, a former Major League Baseball pitcher whose life took a dark turn. From his early success as a standout athlete to his conviction for murder, …
WRATH: The Terrible Treatment of Terrell Peterson (with Rachel Kaufman)
In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the case of 5-year old Terrell Peterson, who was tortured and murdered by members of his own family. In our breakdown segment, Ashley is joined by Rachel Kaufman. Learn more about your ad …
GREED: The Stunning Plea Deal of Bryan Kohberger (with guest Melba V. Pearson)
In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott reacts to the stunning guilty plea by Bryan Kohberger in the Idaho student killings. In our breakdown segment, Ashley is joined by Melba V. Pearson where they discuss the fallout with the families an…
SLOTH: Shanda Vander Ark (with guest Eric Faddis)
Ashley Willcott discusses the shocking case of Shanda Vander Ark and the torture she made her son go through until his death. In our breakdown segment, Ashley is joined by Eric Faddis, where they try and understand the why behind the crime…
GLUTTONY: James Alan Neal, Linda O'Keefe and the Cold Case Cracked After Over 50 Years (with guest Elizabeth Baker)
In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the cold case of Linda O'Keefe, a case that was solved over 50 years later. Ashley is joined by Elizabeth Baker in our breakdown segment, where the two review the remarkable steps taken by …
GLUTTONY: Jason Van Dyke and the Shooting of Laquan McDonald (with guest Dr. Laura Pettler)
In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the case of police officer Jason Van Dyke and the shooting of 17-year old Laquan McDonald. In our deep dive, Ashley is joined by Laura Pettler and the two take you inside 'The Murder Room'.…
WRATH: Sean Combs. Will He Walk? (with guest Corey Pegues)
In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott reviews the trial of 2025, currently underway, as Sean Combs faces the spotlight in a court of law. In our breakdown segment, Ashley is joined by retired NYPD deputy inspector Corey Pegues discusse…
SLOTH: The Elder Abuse and Death of Dinora Cardoso (with guest Franz Borghardt)
In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the case of Dinora Cardoso, who suffered elder abuse and ultimately died as a result of the lack of care from her caregivers. In our breakdown segment, Ashley Willcott and Franz Borghardt …
LUST: Bryan Kohberger (with guest Dr. Debbie Goodman)
In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the Bryan Kohberger case and upcoming murder trial. In our breakdown segment, Ashley discusses the case with Dr. Debbie Goodman delving into potential motives, psychological profiles, and t…
WRATH: Morgan Geyser and the Slender Man Case (with guest Silva Megerditchian)
Ashley Willcott and Silva Megerditchian delve into the complexities of the Slender Man case, focusing on the mental health issues surrounding the juvenile offenders involved. They discuss the implications of premeditation in the crime, the …
ENVY: Christa Pike (with guest Robert Hille)
In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the case of Christa Pike and how envy lead Pike to do the unimaginable. In our breakdown segment, Ashley Willcott and Robert Hille delve into the case of Christa Pike, exploring the themes …
PRIDE: Ted Bundy (with guest and survivor Kathy Kleiner Rubin)
In this week's special episode, Ashley Willcott is joined by Kathy Kleiner Rubin, a survivor of an attack by Ted Bundy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
GREED: Naomi Elkins (with guest Sue-Ann Robinson)
In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the stunning case of Naomi Elkins and the drowning of her two children. In our breakdown segment, Ashley is joined by Sue-Ann Robinson to discuss the deeper details of what happened with El…
ENVY: Stephen Morgan (with guest Carole Lieberman)
Ashley Willcott discusses the case of Stephen Morgan. In our breakdown segment, Ashley is joined by Carole Lieberman.On May 6, 2009, Stephen Morgan entered the Red & Black Cafe bookstore, located near the campus of Wesleyan University in M…
GLUTTONY: Curtis Reeves, Jr. (with guest Dave Aronberg)
In this week's episode, Ashely discusses the Florida case of Curtis Reeves, Jr. and what happened in a movie theater resulting in a shocking verdict. In our breakdown segment, Ashely is joined by attorney Dave Aronberg, where they discuss…
GREED: Ina Thea Kenoyer (with guest Jan M. Gorniak)
Ashley Willcott discusses the case of Ina Thea Kenoyer, who was convicted of poisoning her partner Steven Riley when she believed he was set to inherit $30 million.In our breakdown segment, Ashley is joined by Jan M. Gorniak, as they look a…
PRIDE: Robert Durst (with guest Philip Dubé)
In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott reviews the case of Robert Durst, a scion of a wealthy New York real estate family, who became notorious for a series of mysterious disappearances and deaths linked to him over several decades. His fi…
SLOTH: Richard John Davis (with guest Kasia Earley)
In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott reviews the the 1970 murder of Nancy Bennallack, a 28-year-old court reporter in Sacramento, California. For over five decades, the case remained unsolved, leaving her family and the community in a s…
WRATH: Scott Davis (with guest Sheryl McCollum)
On this week's episode, we discuss the infamous Scott Davis case - one that hit the well-known neighborhood of Buckhead in Atlanta.In our breakdown session, Ashley Willcott discusses the case with Sheryl McCollum Learn more about your ad ch…
PRIDE: Yaser Said (with guest Michael Jaafer)
In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses honor killings and the case of Yaser Said.In our breakdown segment, Ashley is joined by Michael Jaafer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SLOTH: The Staudte Family Murders (with guest Erica Wilson)
In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the infamous case of the Staudte family murders.In our breakdown segment, Ashley is joined by Erica Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
GLUTTONY: The Pixy Stick Killer (with guest David Bruno)
In this episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the case of Ronald O'Brien Clark, also known as the Pixy Stick Killer.In our breakdown segment, Ashley is joined by David Bruno. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LUST: Mary Kay Latourneau (with guest Bernarda Villalona)
In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott breaks down the infamous case of Mary Kay Latourneau.In our breakdown segment, Ashley and Bernarda Villalona dive deep into the details of Latourneau's relationship with an underage boy. Learn more ab…
LUST: Chad Daybell (with guest Michelle Thomas)
In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the Chad Daybell case, a companion episode to our earlier episode on Lori Vallow-Daybell.The Chad Daybell case revolves around the deaths of his first wife, Tammy Daybell, and the two childr…
WRATH: The Menendez Brothers (with guest Wendy Patrick)
In this week's episode, Ashley discusses the on-again, off-again case of the Menendez Brothers, Lyle and Erik.In our breakdown session, Ashley and Wendy Patrick discuss the original case, but also some of the newer developments eating up to…
WRATH: O.J. Simpson (with guest Donte Mills)
In this week's episode, Ashley WIllcott discusses one of the most well-known cases of the 20th century - the murder trial of O.J. Simpson.In our breakdown segment, Donte Mills joins Ashley and shares a surprising personal connection to a te…
PRIDE: Lori Vallow-Daybell (with guest Kelly Hyman)
In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the Lori Vallow-Daybell case. Lori Vallow-Daybell was convicted of the murders of her two children, 7-year-old Joshua "JJ" Vallow and 16-year-old Tylee Ryan, as well as conspiracy to commit…
WRATH? The LA Fires and Possibility of Arson (with Philip Dubé)
Ashley delves into the Santa Ana winds and their role in exacerbating wildfires in Southern California, particularly focusing on the devastating Palisades Fire. It explores the psychological motives behind arson, the characteristics of arso…
GREED: Jodi Arias (with guest Marie Pereira)
This week, Ashley Willcott breaks down the case of Jodi Arias and how the deadly sin of GREED turned an average girl murderous.A little later, Ashley is joined by Marie Pereira in our breakdown segment, where we go deep on the how and the w…
ENVY: George Kalomeris (with guest Josh Schiffer)
Ashley Willcott dives into the case of George Kalomeris and the envy that surrounded him in his murderous ways. In the breakdown segment, Ashley and criminal defense attorney Josh Schiffer go deep on the how and the why. Learn more about y…